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Policy Officer

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
09/05/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 25/05/2022 23:59
Salary:
Grade 7 (£23,953-£27,514 pa) Grade 8 (£26,446-£30,095 pa) Grade 9 (£29,174-£32,798 pa)
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Planning / Building Control
Vacancy ID:
225459
Employment Location:
Your normal place of work will be County Hall, Durham but you may be required to work at any Council workplace within County Durham. COST CODE
Post Number:
REG22/300
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
25 May
Further Information
An opportunity has arisen for a Policy Officer to work within the Spatial Policy Team within the Development and Housing Service of Durham County Council. Please contact James Cook, Planning Team Leader for more information - tel. no. 03000 261910 or email james.cook@durham.gov.uk

Essential Qualifications
Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Working towards membership of the Professional Institute

Essential Experience
Evidence of policy development within either a work based or academic situation. Evidence of research and report writing. Up to date knowledge of policy legislation and process/procedures.

Overview of duties
Supporting the preparation, review, monitoring and implementation of statutory and non-statutory documents including local plans and supplementary planning documents. Provide advice and guidance on the operation and interpretation of policies and procedures. Preparing draft policy responses for Development Management and as part of the Development Team Approach. Prepare responses to national policy and strategies consultations, and the plans and strategies of neighbouring authorities. Support the development and implementation of major and strategic projects including preparing site development briefs and settlement masterplans. Undertake research, monitoring, evaluation and maintenance of an up to date evidence base of primary research studies covering key sectors of the economy and built environment including housing, employment, transport, flooding, minerals, waste, etc. Engage with the public, including local councils, community groups, stakeholders and Area Action Partnerships in developing planning policy and to further the interests of the service. The above is not exhaustive and the postholder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post.

Areas of responsibility
Responsible for supporting the delivery of statutory and non-statutory policy documents including the local plan and the effective understanding and delivery of plan objectives. Responsible for preparing professional advice and guidance on statutory policy and procedure. Responsible for developing primary research to develop, maintain and monitor the evidence base. The post holder will report to the Principal Planning Policy Officer.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Interviews are to be held on Thursday 9th June 2022.

Apply on-line via the jobs portal or for further assistance contact the Human Resources & Employee Services Team on tel. no. 03000 264469 / 264086 / 266838 or email PESREG@durham.gov.uk

Please visit the below link to see the Rewards and Benefits which DCC offer:
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

Please note that all communication regarding your application for a post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.

Anyone currently listed on the Durham Council Redeployment Register who is interested in being considered for a vacancy should contact the Human Resources and Employee Services Team. Please note that in this case the interview date must be prior to your end date.

In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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